All kinds Quote by Errol Morris
“Truth exists independent of style. It involves all kinds of issues. Properly considered, it's a quest, a pursuit. To say that vérité is more truthful than something that is narrated is just misplaced. Completely wrong. And the fact that people still talk about it as though they're really talking about something... it puzzles me greatly. A moment of reflection about it tells you that it makes no sense!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Thin Blue Line Documentary, 1988
The quote argues that truth is objective and not defined by narrative style; insisting otherwise is misguided.
In simple terms: Truth is objective, not about style.
Seek facts, not just storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- documentary filmmaking
- academic research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate factual truth from narrative framing?
- What role does style play in shaping perception?
Truth can be obscured by personal bias and storytelling.